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MACHINERY

220093240019 · 11/16/2009 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
TOE(S)/PHALANGES
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600550

Narrative

Maintenance tech had a piece of metal 1/2"" X 6"" X 72"" clamped to the side of the low boy trailer. The metal was hanging over about 4"" and was clamped at each end. He was grinding a 45 degree angle to the metal with a large grinder, during the grinding process with some pressure applied, the metal slipped and fell with one end landing on tech's right foot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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